How to pronounce flushing
Say it like FLUHSH-ing. Flushing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHSH).
- FLUHSH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flushing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLUHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of flushing
American and British speakers say flushing in essentially the same way: /ˈflʌʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈflʌʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLUHSH-ing.
What does flushing mean?
- The act by which something is flushed.“We tried to repair the toilet, but it broke again after two or three flushings.”
- Rushing of blood to the skin's surface, especially on the face, as happens under various physiological circumstances (e.g., in embarrassment or stress or during menopause).
- A heavy, coarse cloth manufactured from shoddy.
- A surface formed of floating threads.
- present participle and gerund of flush How to pronounce flush
Where does flushing come from?
From Middle English flusshyng, flusshynge, equivalent to flush + -ing.
Words that rhyme with flushing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flushing.
Questions about saying flushing
How do you pronounce flushing?
Say FLUHSH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈflʌʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈflʌʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flushing?
Flushing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHSH). Broken into parts: FLUHSH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say flushing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflʌʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈflʌʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.